shanni82

I’m finding that I am physically hungry just a couple times a day. I’ll feel a true hunger growl, sometimes earlier than when I want to eat one of my meals, and it easily subsides. I eat at 1pm and 6pm. Sometimes later but never before those times and it seems to work for me. My understanding is that every time my stomach rumbles in actual hunger…[Read more]

Thanks. Wow I cant wait to hear about the holiday baking! I went out this weekend to get all my ingredients and will also be baking. My internet connection can be a little iffy but I will try making it to the chat.

Post edited by: shanni82, at: 2008/12/13 20:23

I’ll admit it did get kinda difficult to not go back to the fridge last night (or this morning) to eat the rest of the Japanese takeout. But it was completely WORTH IT! This morning I am down 13 pounds! from 306 to 293 and this is my official 4th consecutive day. I think this week will be a big weight loss because I was previously bingeing. But I…[Read more]

Well I went ahead and tried eating my 5 bites surrounded with food. I did it! A big success because I was pretty bummed about some plans falling through at the last minute tonight. I REALLY wanted to eat more because I was so disappointed. So I told myself no, I would stick to the cereal bar. Then I decided that I may as well try Dr. Al’s…[Read more]

It’s true. In the past when I lost a lot of weight, I enjoyed my food so much more. I do have a work potluck coming up next week. I really don’t enjoy these. I don’t like to do a lot of cooking when I’m on 5BD so I decided that my contribution will be easy and mini. The Hungry Girl website had an idea to cut up snickers bars into 10ths and place 1…[Read more]

Hi Violette, I think you have a good strategy. I haven’t wanted to think much about the holidays… but the key really is just stopping for a moment to think about it. I will plan ahead each day and consider my favorite items among whatever is offerered and stick to my 5 bites. Just taking a moment to breathe and realize that I can get my…[Read more]

ok, thanks. now i got mine to work. i’ll adjust it weekly.

Hi Dr. Lewis, every time I click on the weight tracking link, it tells me i muast be logged in, then it refreshes to tell me i’m in the private section of the site, but it never gets me to the weight tracking feature. I thought this feature was still having a bug or am i missing something?

Hi Georgiarf, thank you for posting and sharing with all of us. I wanted to tell you that I have a lot of the same feelings and it’s good to know we’re not alone. I’m restarting today for the umpteenth time as I have allowed myself to be swayed by the emotions and stresses of life.

Because of a long commute, I have very few hours left outside of…[Read more]

Ok… I am nervous because I’ve started and stopped so much already. But I think it does come down to a matter of mindset and I’m going to keep telling myself that going off track is not an option. Thank you.

Okay, I am still working on finding the right doctor with my insurance (I currently need to look for someone who can see me outside of usual office hours because I’m not supposed to take time off for four months with my job). I decided that I need to keep trying with the weight no matter how much I feel like scrapping it all.

I’m cusrious–what…[Read more]

St Paul, MN

Thank you Dr, for your response. I’m nervous about finding a doctor who will listen to me about these type of things and help me make some progress. You know, I’m just really struggling lately. I’m generally hesitant to post on here as I don’t have many good updates because I’m so out of control. I’m finding it difficult to be focused when I feel…[Read more]

Thanks for yout response–that helps a lot. Yes, this past week has been wonderful. I’m on my sesond week and cant wait to see how much weight I lose next!

is anybody out there? did i miss something about the forum being over or something?

EXACTLY. i was having a really bad problem with stresses in my life getting me off track. really off track. i had to take some me time this past weekend to remind myself how much i want this and find out the things that will encourage me when i’m feeling down and out. best of luck.

man, i wish i could like pickles, lol

so… what about carrying a card that says something like "i am on a restricted volume diet… please allow me to order a child-sized portion", etc? is this a possibility?

you know… speaking of child-size i actually stocked up on some Gerber’s Toddlers foods. they make a really good assortment of meals and snacks in small sizes do they can be…[Read more]

wow i’m curious about this too–i’ve had places that wont seel me kids meals as well…